Copper-alloy Krishna statuette, Vijayanagar period, Tamil Nadu, South India, 16th-17th century The avatar of Vishnu plays the flute, standing with his left leg supported on a lotus that rests on a square base. He is richly dressed in a short dhoti decorated with incised motifs, a belt and numerous accessories such as bracelets, necklaces and heavy earrings. The face is smiling, with large almond-shaped eyes and a straight nose. The head is topped with a beautiful conical tiara. Height: 19.5 cm Missing flute, wear, small accident to base. We would like to thank Mr. Renaud Montméat for appraising this lot.